Taping Technique With Supervised Exercises Protocol on Pain and Functional Status in Individuals With Arthritis

Fixmull stretch and Leukotape (rigid tape) were used in taping to guide the patellar trajectory orientation while performing the movement. Individuals were asked to lay down in supine position with knee in a slightly bent position. Fixomull stretch was used as an adhesive pre-wrap to protect the skin and provide some of the checking force. The main check strap was provided by stripes of rigid tape (Leukotape). The knee cap was taped, started on the outer aspect of the knee cap and pulled inwards. Finished at the back of the inside of the knee. Two further pieces of tape (Fixomull Stretch and Leukotape) applied distal to the patella unloaded the infrapatellar fat pad.

Quadriceps Strengthening; Terminal knee extension; Ball kicking; Strengthening of Vastus Medialis;